I’d like to encourage you to take a small action that could make a huge difference for birds: support the Bird-Safe Buildings Act that’s now in Congress.

An editorial about bugs caught my eye the other day. Bugs? It was an unusual topic for an editorial but this one was in a scientific journal and written by entomologists. While I don’t especially love the little creatures that bite me or damage my garden plants, I’m happy to let them coexist because I know they’re a crucial food source for birds.

My letter this month is going to cover a few different topics, starting with changes in the chapter’s executive leadership.

Audubon Washington has identified several priorities for the current Washington State legislative session to fight climate change and preserve conservation funding. They’ve made it easy to engage with your representatives and make your voice heard on these important issues.